Echinacea Hot Lava (Coneflower)

Echinacea 'Hot Lava' (Coneflower) is a showy perennial boasting a profusion of fragrant, deep orange-red daisies, 4 in. across (10 cm), adorned with a bright orange central cone. Blooming from midsummer until frost, this elegant coneflower has a strong upright habit with well branched sturdy stems. It is an eye-catching addition to perennial borders, rock gardens, prairies or patio containers. Can be used in fresh cut or dried arrangements.

• Grows up to 24-33 in. tall (60-82 cm) and 36 in. wide (90 cm).
• Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well drained soils. Tolerant of drought, heat and humidity.
• Perfect choice for beds and borders, prairies and meadows, wildflower gardens or cottage gardens.
• Excellent as cut flowers. If flower heads are not removed in the fall, the blackened cones will be visited by birds that feed on the seeds.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators, but deer resistant.
• Remove spent flowers and cut back the stems to encourage further blooms.
• Propagate by division in spring or fall or by root cuttings from late fall to early winter.